...Sometimes the perspective of a fellow student can help relay information to you better than a professor may be able to. I want the individuals I work with to develop a deep understanding of the material we are going over and be able to apply that knowledge to any problem they may see in class or... (read more)
...I use manipulatives with younger students to help them develop understanding of foundational concepts. This has become even more important with the methodology used in the California Common Core Curriculum. I also use methods to help identify right-brain learners and then assist them with alternative teaching methods. (read more)
...In the private realm, I've tutored everything from middle school level Pre-Algebra all the way through collegiate Abstract Algebra. My specialty centers around discrete mathematics, number theory, and algorithms and complexity theory on the computer science side. However, I am equally happy wor... (read more)
...These tools have been instrumental in helping my students master basic skills while helping me, as their teacher and tutor, understand where each student is in their understanding of the concepts so that I could meet them at their level. With my educational background, classroom teaching experie... (read more)
...I strive to create an interactive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring different problem-solving methods. Additionally, I spent four years as a camp counselor, working with children in grades 2 through 9. This experience honed my communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas in ways accessible to younger students. (read more)